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Ioana Petresco is often a one-woman show. Not only is she known for her skills behind the camera as a director and cinematographer; but also for her in-front of camera presence as an actress and teacher. After building a successful career as a cinematographer, Ioana created Visual Metaphor Academy, a program that takes individuals skills from beginner to filmmaker in just 4 months. In this episode Ioana and I chatted about: Life as a nun Building a successful career in cinematography Changing the world through film Navigating finances in a creative industry Adding depth to beauty And more! Connect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast Ioana's YouTube channel: @ROIoanaPetresco Ioana's Instagram: @ioana.petresco Thanks for watching!

This solo episode is really just a brain-dump of what's been on my mind and happening within my life lately. I covered creativity, what I struggle with as a freelancer, feeling to heal, and connection.  Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast Want to support the show? Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thecuriousg MENTIONED: My Youtube Channel 080: Logan Bowden | The Curious One Lukis Mac Album - Hire the Heavens Breathwork Video by Pushing Beauty Keep being you! I appreciate everyone that is a part of this community. 

Watch this episode on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8OqAo6TFXhQ Faye Greenman is an abstract artist based out of the Northeast of England. Faye ultimately wants to inspire people to be creative and to express themselves without fear.We covered:-The impact her personal life has on her career-How art connects people-Finding your unique style-Building a personal brand-Masculine and Feminine energyAnd more! Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast

Logan Bowden is a singer songwriter and producer from Huntsville, Alabama. We chatted creativity, imposter syndrome, social media and what it’s really like living in a tiny home with YouTuber Isabel Paige.Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcastMUSIC:Come Around by Logan BowdenMoon by Logan Bowden

Jennah DuBois is a trained sex, pleasure, and relationship coach as well as a sex educator.Follow Jennah on Instagram: @honestsexualityConnect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast 

In this episode I sit down with Trinity to chat about YouTube, OnlyFans, creativity, money and more!Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcastMENTIONED: 067: Sex Work | Jenna LoveCheexHuman Design  Follow Trinity:Instagram: @etherealtrinityTrinity's Podcast: Without GuidanceYouTube: youtube.com/c/TrinityFaith611/featured OnlyFans: godisablackwoman

Welcome to my first solo episode! I share an update on my life, navigating uncomfortable feelings, unlearning toxic hustle culture, what I was doing in L.A., and more.Connect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcastCheck out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com

In this episode I sit down with  my longtime friend, and first ever podcast guest, Juan Carrillo. Juan is a young entrepreneur in Calgary, Alberta. In this episode we covered:  life / career update since episode 1  navigating change  how to find mentors and build connections  apparent failures that later led to success what to look for in people when growing your business what to do when you feel overwhelmed or unfocused imposter syndrome best investments Juan’s ever made (time, money, and energy) And more! MENTIONED:001: Entrepreneurial Success & Owning 3 Businesses at 22 | Juan CarrilloBOOK: Radical Acceptance by Tara BrachSUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Me A CoffeeCheck out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comConnect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast

Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Nutrition and The Slay App. If you look at Mari's life today, you would see all of the success she's gained over the years, but what you might not see is where she started. Mari's journey began at one of the lowest point of her life. INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastWEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comMARI'S INSTAGRAM: @marillewellyn“You are exactly who, what and where you need to be right now. Even if it does not seem ideal or what you want it to be. It does not mean it is not an important or meaningful chapter of your life to go through. You grow through what you go through.” -Inner Philosophy

Jody Stoski is an inspiring entrepreneur with a fascinating story. Jody originally started her career as a makeup artist and quickly expanded to learn about and offer permanent makeup and cosmetic tattooing.  In 2013 Jody was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent a thyroidectomy. She was left with a large scar on her neck where she began to put her own skills to the test to camouflage her own cancer scar. Jody is the founder of Cinnamon Girl Clinic that offers both paramedical and cosmetic tattooing.CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastCHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com

Today I sit down with Paulina Piotrowska—a strength and conditioning coach originally from Poland, and currently based in Los Angeles, CA.During our conversation we covered: Paulina’s journey to Los Angeles  The impact Gold’s Gym has had on her life Advice she would give to other fitness coaches A day in the life for Paulina What advice she would give to her younger self And more!Connect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcastCheck out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comPaulina's Instagram: @piotrowskapaulina

Episode 072 is where I get to know my new friend Vinnie Rupolo. Vinnie is a fascinating and inspirational individual who is passionate about many things including his new project Anxious Youth.During our conversation we chatted about: Vinnie’s journey with Dwarfism How he is navigating this next chapter of fatherhood, plus Vinnie shed light onto some challenges LP face when having children What is Anxious Youth and where the inspiration came from Showing up authentically online Vinnie opened up about his relationship with death and more!INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastWEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com

Happy New Year, friends! We are starting 2022 off with a wonderful conversation with the one and only Sian Jin Ying McKeever. Sian  is an artist, guide, and coach. I discovered her Instagram page a few months ago and was drawn to her authentic, no BS content.We chatted: How to balance the good and bad of social media Moving away from the “Self-Development” identity Imposter syndrome  Stepping into vulnerability Connecting to your feelings Unlearning the toxicity of hustle culture Removing the guilt when you choose joy  Cultivating a positive money mindset And more!  WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comIG: @thecuriousonepodcast

This episode is my conversation with plein air painter, Michael Chamberlain. If I'm honest, I had no previous knowledge about painting, and I discovered Michael’s YouTube channel through his daughter, Emma Chamberlain. After watching Michael’s videos and seeing what he was able to create, I was fascinated! I invited Michael on my podcast to chat with me about his personal journey and his amazing mindset. INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastWEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comMENTIONED:Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl066: Go Where It’s Warm | Lisa LampanelliCONNECT WITH MICHAEL:ChamberlainPaintings.comMichael’s YouTube Channel: chamberlainpaintings

Hey, friends!  As my second podcast anniversary is nearing, I thought it was time for me to share a bit more about myself and my own journey. I recruited my partner Anthony Grainger to sit down and have a conversation with me about both my personal and podcasting journey.Anthony and I chatted: What my life was like prior to creating my podcast? Who I was, what my thoughts were, my personality, etc.  When was the first time I thought about creating a podcast? Why did I start a podcast? What have I learned about myself in the last 2 years? Why do I think podcasting is important? What do I wish more people knew about me? And more! CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastCHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com MENTIONED:The Curious One | 001: Juan Carrillo CONNECT WITH ANTHONY:Anthony’s Instagram: @anthonyygraingerAnthony’s Podcast: The Authentic Alliance

My guest in this episode is  fellow podcaster Lance Johnson. Lance is the host and producer of The See Through Podcast—a podcast that creates transparency on life with a disability through the broadcast of raw conversations with the disability community. Lance is also a freelance video editor based out of NYC and lives with a progressive eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa.We covered: What is The See-Through Podcast and where did the inspiration come from? What is retinitis pigmentosa? How has his relationship with RP changed since he began his podcast? The strengths of the disability community How Lance navigates the unknowns of life Lance shared how we can better support those who are visually impaired And more!CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastCHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com MENTIONED:Carden Wyckoff on The Curious One podcastThe See-Through Podcast

In this episode I sit down with sex worker and podcaster, Jenna Love. Jenna co-hosts Somebody You Love — a podcast that aims to demystify sex work and give a human voice to sex workers. We chatted: What is sex work?  How did Jenna’s journey into sex work begin? What is decriminalization and why is it important? Is that different than legalizing sex work?  The pros and cons to legalizing sex work  How Jenna maintains her safety as a sex worker What are common misconceptions around sex work? What Jenna’s friends, family and husband think about her being a sex worker Does Jenna enjoy the sex? What Jenna wishes everyone knew about sex work And more!WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comCONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcastCONNECT WITH JENNA:Jenna Love on InstagramMENTIONED:EPISODE 8: Somebody You Love became a sex worker Pt 1BuzzFeedOz: Sex Workers Answer Questions You're Too Afraid To AskBOOK: Think Again by Adam Grant 

Lisa Lampanelli is a former American stand-up comedian. Her career spanned more than 30 years and included numerous tours, Grammy nominations, and national TV guest appearances. I first connected with Lisa through our mutual friends The Minimalists. After hearing Lisa speak with Josh & Ryan I knew I had to get her on my show!During our conversation we covered: Lisa’s catalyst for retirement and navigating the loss of identity once you retire Bucket List vs. Fuck-It List What Lisa’s spiritual practice looks like Her journey into minimalism  Lisa’s proudest accomplishments  Biggest obstacles Lisa has faced so far Advice Lisa would give her younger self And more! Check out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comConnect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast

In this episode I sit down with my friend, Jennifer Seniuk. Jenn is a Counsellor & Provisionally Registered Art Therapist in Calgary, AB and runs her business Belly Eye Art Therapy.We covered: What is Art Therapy? How did Jenn discovered Art Therapy? The biggest lessons Jenn learned from traveling. What an Art Therapy session looks like. How to connect back to our body. Common misunderstandings / hesitancies around Art Therapy. Jenn’s journey with her bus, Thelma! And more!Check out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.comConnect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast

In April of 2021 Kaylor Betts logged into his Instagram to share a video of a message that had on his heart for months. Kaylor shared a 8 minute video titled, Enough is Enough, and little did he know the shift that video would create in his life. This video ended up going viral for both positive and negative reasons.  Kaylor is also a fellow podcaster and hosts the Mental Wealth Podcast.During our conversation we talk about:  What is mental wealth? How do you uncover your self identity? Impacts cancel culture has on our society. Kaylor shares his perspective of what happened when his video went viral, and more!  Connect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcastCheck out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com “Often when disagreement does occur, the goal is not to try to get closer to a shared truth and is instead to invalidate each other’s realities, to destroy the other person to establish your own worth and power. That’s how disagreements get ugly so quickly. That’s why no one ever listens to others. Because if what you believe is who you are, there is no space for conversation or contemplation. There is no space for expansion or adaptability.” -Dr. Nicole LePera